Adding a variable

  1. Select Configuration > Quality > Variables. The Variables screen is displayed.
  2. Click Add. The Add window is displayed.
  3. Specify this information:
    Specification Set
    The specification set that the variable belongs to.
    Variable
    The name of the variable.
    Description
    The description of the variable.
    Variable Code
    The code of the variable.
    Process Parameter?
    If this check box is selected, the variable is used to record process parameters through OPC. This is used to capture real-time values from connected machines or control systems. If this check box is not selected, the variable is used in the quality checks. See, Adding a parameter OPC item.
    Grade
    The grade or class associated with the variable.
  4. Click OK.